Africa: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Africa

The African market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use dropped remarkably to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Africa

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Senegal (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Morocco (X%) and Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mozambique (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Morocco, South Africa and Senegal saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports in Africa

Imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use rose notably to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use contracted modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented the major importers of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in 2023, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Algeria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform